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Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be the jargon on everyone’s lips at the moment as the technology continues to evolve. More than half of EU respondents believe that AI can both benefit and bring risks to teaching and learning, and that the education community should assess and explore both, according to new research by Eurobarometer. Support is the highest among Finnish and Estonian respondents, at 65% and 63%, respectively. Meanwhile, French and Irish respondents are most likely to believe that AI does not belong in the classroom at all, at 28% and 27% respectively — the highest figures among member…
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Is the theme of anger and unhappiness dominating British politics, and what, if anything, is the prime minister doing to quell the mood among his party and the public? Sam has details of misery and irritation within the Labour ranks over plans to overhaul parts of the jury system to cut the courts backlog – but is another U-turn or rebellion on the horizon? Elsewhere, will the assisted dying bill make it over the line before the King’s speech in May? Is a former British prime minister about to be handed…
By Euronews, AP Published on 15/01/2026 – 9:17 GMT+1 Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok won’t be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal, according to a statement posted on his social media platform X. The announcement late on Wednesday followed a global backlash over sexualised images of women and children, including bans and warnings by some governments. It also comes just hours after Musk said he was not aware of any “naked underage images” made by Grok. The pushback included an investigation announced Wednesday by the state of California into the…
Published on 15/01/2026 – 8:36 GMT+1 Bath time in ancient Pompeii has been revealed as not the wholesome and clean experience as some might have thought. A new study on newly found minerals buried deep under lava, in 79 AD from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, indicate that water in communal areas was unlikely to have been changed regularly. Combined research by scientists from Germany’s University of Mainz suggests the city’s bathing culture was influenced by Greeks and then the Samnites, thousands of years before the Roman invasion. Their findings, buried under ash, come from the discovery of calcium carbonate…
‘Fundamental disagreement’ The discussion “wasn’t so successful that we reached a conclusion where our American colleagues said, ‘Sorry, it was totally a misunderstanding, we gave up on our ambitions,’” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen quipped to reporters after what he described as a “frank” exchange with Vance and Rubio. “There’s clearly a disagreement.” “The president has this wish of conquering over Greenland,” Rasmussen added. “For us, ideas that would not respect territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, or the right of self determination of the Greenlandic people, are of course totally unacceptable. And we therefore still have a fundamental…
Bulgaria saw thousands gather in central Sofia on Wednesday, braving freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country edges toward another national vote. The protest followed earlier rallies sparked by a proposed 2026 budget that many feared would deepen the cost of living strain. Although the government later withdrew the plan, anger has widened into calls for the coalition to step down. Demonstrators accused past authorities of vote buying and result manipulation, and criticised the refusal to introduce machine voting for a possible early election. Many also pointed to the influence of sanctioned businessman and politician Delyan Peevski, whose…
By Dianne Apen-Sadler Published on 15/01/2026 – 8:03 GMT+1 The advent of low-cost flights revolutionised the way we travel, opening up short breaks in nearby European cities to many. Rather than a week spent in the sun lazing on the beach, travellers seek out cultural experiences, visiting museums and heritage sites before dining out on local dishes. For those planning their next city break, Nicosia should be on your to-visit list for 2026, according to European Best Destinations. The website, which has been naming the top destinations across the continent for itineraries focused on beaches, ski resorts, road trips and more…
Die SPD ringt sichtbar mit ihrem Führungsanspruch. Parteichefin und Arbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas schließt eine Kanzlerkandidatur 2029 für sich schon mal aus und löst damit Zweifel an Ambition, Rollenverständnis und strategischer Orientierung der Sozialdemokratie aus. Gordon Repinski analysiert, warum diese Aussage keine persönliche Zurückhaltung ist und was sie über den aktuellen Zustand der SPD sagt. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview stellt sich der Parlamentarische Geschäftsführer der SPD-Fraktion Dirk Wiese den Fragen nach Richtung und Selbstverständnis seiner Partei. Es geht um Bürgergeld, Reformen, Sanktionen, Rentenfragen, die Energiepreise und um darum, ob die SPD noch auf Sieg spielt oder sich mit Verwaltung begnügt. Danach der Blick…
Published on 15/01/2026 – 7:36 GMT+1 •Updated 8:07 A high-level meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland ended without resolution in Washington yesterday. Donald Trump is still insisting Greenland is crucial for national security. Meanwhile, several NATO allies have announced troop deployments to Greenland for surveillance and training. For more on this, we cross over to the NATO headquarters outside Brussels to connect with our correspondent Shona Murray. We also cross the Atlantic ocean to connect with John Bolton, former US national security advisor, for his take on the Greenland issue. Another topic NATO allies are monitoring closely…
When Donald Trump once again raised the idea of acquiring Greenland in early 2025, it sounded, at first, like a familiar holdover from his first presidency. Yet the renewed interest, this time accompanied by reports that Trump’s team had discussed issuing direct payments to Greenlanders, seems to point to a deeper commitment than mere political theatre. On Wednesday, US vice president JD Vance met with Denmark’s foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Washington. Speaking to reporters, Rasmussen said the two ministers told their US counterparts that “it is not easy to think innovative[ly] about…